Models for mesothelioma incidence following exposure to fibers in terms of timing and duration of exposure and the biopersistence of the fibers

Inhalation Toxicology

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 111-130

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EID: 0032906472     PISSN: 08958378     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/089583799197203     Document Type: Article

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